Transaction Services Lawyer (Contract until July 2027)

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?  Are you skilled with technology and looking for a non-traditional associate role? Do you have experience in corporate law and thrive on supporting all aspects of corporate transactions? Take your next step and join Osler Works - Transactional, located in our Ottawa office, as a Transaction Services Lawyer and be part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Osler Works – Transactional, the Transaction Services Lawyer will focus on a range of matters including due diligence and contract review, setting up and managing deal rooms, drafting closing documents and managing the collection of signatures, assisting with assembly of disclosure schedules, managing the closing agenda and the electronic closing room, preparing and filing of closing books and updating of minute books, assisting in the evaluation, selection and implementation of technologies that improve Osler Works - Transactional’s efficiency and other routine corporate legal work relating to transactions.

This position is ideal for those seeking a bit more flexibility: the successful candidate can be based out of Ottawa, Toronto or even be fully remote within Ontario!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Requirements:

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Be called to the Ontario Bar (new calls are welcome to apply) 
• Have corporate law experience, specifically in M&A, Private Equity, and/or Capital Markets
• Ideally have prior experience with due diligence, contract analysis, closings, and other routine elements of complex transactions
• Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies.  Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

Compensation

The range of expected compensation for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including year of call, job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

No agencies or phone calls please.

 

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